Pioneer PDF904 Owner’s Manual

FILE-TYPE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

PD-F904

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POWER ON DEMO display]

POWER ON DEMO display mode allows you To cancel the POWER ON DEMO display to see variations of the display. To enter the mode, press any button.

POWER ON DEMO display mode, press

POWER and then _ _ within 1 second

after turning on the power.

l hank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you

will know how to operate your model properly. After you

have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug

and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances

such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables andcon nectors for connections.

[For Canadian model]

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the

Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.S. and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card

and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE

THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES

NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE

INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAtSSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

PIONEER

The Art of Entertainment

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord bythe plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet

as this could cause ashort circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on.

Adamaged power cord can cause afire or give you anelectrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask

your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

This player isfor consumer use. If the player is used in abusiness

(for example, in a restaurant), the player will not be covered

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under warranty.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

The lightning flash with,_ [_whead. within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS All tile safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance is operated

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and in

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use in

structions should be followed

WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not

be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, ina wet base- ment, or near a swimming pool, etc

LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The appliance

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so

that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or,

placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings

NEAT - The appliance should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES - The appliance should be con-

nected to a power supply only of the type de- scribed in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance

POLARIZATION - If your purchased product is pro-

vided with a polarized power plug. please read the following instructions This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current fine plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a

safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If the

plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only

with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the

cabinet

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECIRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

POWER LINES An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- used for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND UQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled

into the enclosure through openings,

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service center or qualified service personnel when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam- aged

• Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance

• The appliance has been exposed to rain.

• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

• The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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FIG. A

GROUND

GROUND CLAMPS

_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe

literature accompanying the appliance.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.

CART - An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

LEAD-IN

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810 - 21) ANTENNA

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[FOR U.S. MODEL]

CAUTION

• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

• The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/-FV technician for help.

Information to User _ I

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

_mV. Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it istoo late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend

you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just Decibel

purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it' s time Level to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your

equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries 30 Association' sConsu met Electronics Group want you to get the most 40

out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the 50 sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or 60

distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive 70

hearing. 80

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "'comfort level"

adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane

180 Rocket launching pad

lnlbrmation courtesy of the Deaf._ss Research Foundation.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing

damage or loss in the future. Alter all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

Example

Quiet library, sol! whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

at two feet.

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CONTENTS

TRANSPORTATIONSCREW

CONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................ 5

PUT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE

CONTROL UNIT .................................................................. 5

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS ................................... 5

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ................................. 6

CONNECTIONS .................................................................. 7

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............................... 8

BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER .................................. 9

BASIC OPERATION .......................................................... 10

To play acompact disc .................................................... 10

Changing discs during playback ......................................... 11

Selecting the playing mode ........................................... 11

Direct search - To search for a particular disc or track ...12

Disc search - To search for a particular disc .................... 12

Track search -To search for a particular track ................... 12

Manual search - To search for a particular passage ......... 12

VARIOUS OPERATIONS ................................................... 13

To play only the desired discs(CUSTOMplayback) .......... 13

To repeat playback (repeat play) .................................... 14

Random playback - To play all tracks in random order .. 14

ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) .................... 14

Time display .................................................................. 14

TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS ...................... 15

Program playback - To program tracks/discs

in desired order ............................................................. 15

To reserve the program ................................................. 16

Programming a pause ................................................... 16

To erase a programmed step ........................................ 16

To check the Program ................................................... 16

To clear all of the program contents and

to cancel the program mode ......................................... 16

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 17

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 18

INDEX CARD .................................................................... 19

In order to protect the inside of this unit from vibration and shocks during transportation, the internal mechanism is fixed with

transportation screws.

Before using the player, remove the three transportation screws located on the bottom panel by turning them counter-clockwise with a crossed or flat-blade screwdriver.

If this unit is placed with the top panel or right-side panel down after the screws have been removed, the internal mechanism will fall.

Besure to place the unit with the left side panel down and remove the screws (red x 3). Before tilting the unit, confirm that no discs are inserted in the player.

Do not tilt this unit with discs left inside it, for this will cause

malfunction.

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Retain all screws asthey will be necessarywhen the unit is to be retransported.

Never remove any screws other than the transportation screws.

When re-transporting this unit inthe future, remove all discs in the player and close all Racks(Page 8). Turn off the POWER STANDBY/

ON switch and leave the unit in STANDBY mode for 10 seconds or more. And then, tighten the transportation screws by turning

them with the crossed or flat-blade screwdriver clockwise until it stops. Be careful not to tighten the screws too firmly.

When tightening the screws, place the unit with the left side panel down.

CONFIRM SUPPLIEDACCESSORIES

L_ Remote control unit x 1

AAA/R03 dry cell batteries x 2

_3_ Output cable x 1

CD liner notes file x 1

_) Index label sheet x 1

Control cable x 1 Electrostatic charge removal sheet x 1

Affixing the index labels

Use the labels (1 - 100) as shown below, and affix them as

corresponding to the disc number shown on the groove of the

Rack.

The following are examples of using labels.

z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 t3 14 is 16 17 18 19 20

zl 22 z3 24 z5 26 2z 28 z9 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 3le 39 4o

4_ 4z 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 5o 51 52 _3 54 55 56 57 58 59 6o 6_ 62 63 64 6s 66 67 68 69 7o

71 72 73 74 z5 76 7T 78 19 8o 81 oz 83 84 85 8G 87 88 89 9o

91 92 93 94 95 96 9," 98 99 100

Index label sheet

I PUT BATTERIESINTOTHE REMOTE

CONTROLUNIT

Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear of the remote control unit, and insert the batteries, taking care to align the _) and

(_ polarities correctly.

NOTES:

• In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when not using the remote control unit for an extended period (one

month or more). If leakage occurs, carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.

• Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the re- mote control unit, since the buttons may be depressed, causing faster exhaustion of the batteries.

• When the operable range decreases, this means that the batteries are nearly exhausted. Replace them with new batteries.

Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture. Always be sure to follow these guidelines:

A. Always insert batteries into the battery compartment

correctly matching the positive I_) and negative E) polarities, as shown by the display inside the compartment.

B. Never mix new and used batteries. C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,

depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of

batteries.

I REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS

When operating the remote control unit, point the unit's infrared signal transmitter at the remote control receiver (Remote Sensor) on the front panel of the player. The remote control unit can be used within a range of about 7meters (23 feet) from the remote sensor, and

within angles of up to about 30 degrees.

• Attach the supplied labels to one of the three positions shown in the illustration above.

(A::For supplied CD liner notes file _B):For CD disc case

',c'.:For CD disc's liner notes

NOTE:

If the remote control sensor window is in a position where it receives strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent hght, control may not be

possible.

CAUTIONSREGARDINGHANDLING

I Location

Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.

Do not install the unit in a location which is exposed to direct rays of the sun, or near hot appliances or radiators. Excessive heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. Installation

of the unit in a damp or dusty environment may also result in a malfunction or an accident. (Avoid installation near cookers etc.,

where the unit may be exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat.) Do not install the unit on a tottered stand,nor on an unstable or

inclined surface.

Precautions regarding installation

• Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods on

heat-generating sources such as amplifiers will affect performance. Avoid placing the player on heat-generating sources.

• Install this compact disc player as far as possible from tuners and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in close proximity to such equipment may cause noise or degradation of the picture.

• Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor antenna is used. In such cases, make use of an outdoor antenna,

or turn off power to the compact disc player.

• Please place this unit on a level surface.

I disc will not directly affect the recorded signals, but depending

I Condensation

When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold surroundings or when the room temperature rises sharply,

condensation may form inside, and the unit may not be able to attain its full performance. To prevent this, allow the unit to stand

for about an hour before switching it on, or raise the room temperature gradually.

I Cleaning and handling compact discs I

• The presence of fingerprints or smudges on the surface of the

on the degree of contamination, the brightness of the light reflected from the signal surfaces may be reduced, causing

degradation of sound quality. Always keep your discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer periphery.

• If a disc becomes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, and after wringing it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water drops with another soft, dry cloth.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile

solvents, since damage to the disc surface may result.

Cleaning the player ]

To clean the PLAYER, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene and thinner which are harmful to the unit.

Storing discs

Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for conventional analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs to warp;

always store discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations with high heat or humidity, or extremely low temperatures.

Avoid leaving discs in cars, since the seat of a car in direct sunlight can become unbelievably hot.

Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc

CD lens cleaner I

The player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, consult your

nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners for CD players are corn mercially available, but special care should be exercised

in their use since some may cause damage to the lens.

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• With this player, use discs which display the mark shown below. (Optical audio digital discs.)

• When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the center hole.

• Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged

(cracked or warped) discs.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Be careful not to catch your finger when closing the Rack or the

front panel.

• Never insert anything other than a disc in the player.

• Never insert an 8-cm CD or with its adapter into the Rack.

• Never insert more than one disc in the groove of the Rack.

• When carrying or tilting this unit, remove all discs stored in the

Rack.

• Never place anything on the front panel when it is opened.

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